Living and Working in South Korea

Living and working in South Korea immerses you in a country of immense contrasts. High mountain peaks rise above green valleys, isolated villages give way to a booming capital region, and people celebrate ancient cultures and religions while watching television on their mobile phones. As the country with the 11 th largest economy in the world, low unemployment and a very high standard of living, South Korea is an increasingly desirable destination for personal and professional relocation. South Korea 's growing expatriate population highlights the many opportunities that the country has to offer.

Although South Korea has, over the last half-century, developed into an integrated and global economic power, customs, language, and business relationships continue to be largely based on traditional values. Learning to navigate and adapt to South Korea 's complex social and business culture can challenge even the most seasoned international assignee. Failure to adapt to South Korea 's unique cultural and business environment can lead to misunderstanding and conflict. Communicaid's Living and Working in South Korea courses are designed to provide international assignees with practical information and advice on various aspects of living and working in South Korea . Moreover, the courses are designed to convey an understanding of the underlying historical, political and economic elements that shape South Korean culture both in and outside the workplace.

Benefits

A Communicaid Living and Working in South Korea course will provide you with:

- A comprehensive overview of South Korea and its social and economic development
- An understanding of South Korean business culture and etiquette
- Key communication skills necessary to understand-and respond to- business and social   subtleties and nuances in South Korean culture
- An awareness of culture and country "shock"-and tools for surviving it
- Essential practical information to improve your experience of living and working in South   Korea

Who should attend

A Communicaid Living and Working in South Korea programme will be of benefit to you if you:

- Are about to relocate or have just relocated to South Korea for business purposes
- Work on short-term assignments or projects in South Korea and spend periods of time in   South Korea

Course Content

All our Living and Working in South Korea training courses are designed to meet the specific needs of our clients depending on their personal and/or organisational requirements and existing skills set. A Living and Working in South Korea course typically includes:

- Information about traditional and contemporary South Korean culture
- An introduction to South Korean values including Confucianism
- Religion and language
- Strategies for building professional relationships with South Koreans
- Organisational and professional attitudes and values in South Korea
- Effective business communication
- Practical information and tips for successful living and working in South Korea
- Management and negotiation styles in South Korea and their impact on business
- Working practices and business etiquette in South Korea

Approach

Living and Working in South Korea courses are available seven days a week, 365 days a year, either at one of our training centres in London , Paris , Frankfurt and New York or at your offices in any location worldwide. We usually recommend a one or two day course but can also offer a more flexible format to suit your schedule.

Suitably tailored materials will be used throughout your course and your trainer will provide a balance of structured input and discussion of case studies and scenarios relevant to your own particular context.

The most appropriate training format, content and approach for your Living and Working in South Korea course will be discussed during your diagnostic consultancy.

Living and Working in South Korea Course Trainer

Your trainer will be assigned to you following the results of your diagnostic consultancy according to your objectives and areas of focus. Detailed below is a sample profile of a member of our South Korean cultural training team.

MA

MA has had a varied and extensive career in the fields of aerospace and electronics including considerable international experience, predominantly in the Asian Pacific and Australasian regions.

In 1995 MA relocated to Korea as Marketing Director of Korea for GEC- Marconi Ltd. He spent a total of six and a half years in Seoul and was involved with the take over of GEC by BAE. MA was also chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea for two years.

Since his return to the UK , MA has been working on secondment for Trade Partners UK at the Department of Trade and Industry where he advises companies and individuals on setting up in and developing business links with Korea . In this current role, MA has delivered training for delegates preparing to go to Korea , focusing on business etiquette and cultural awareness.

MA was appointed OBE in the 2003 New Year Honours List for services to British commercial interests in the Republic of Korea .